[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. GEORGE DEBNAM

  (Ms. ROSS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. George Debnam who, 
sadly, passed away last month.
  Dr. Debman was a towering figure in our community, best known for 
delivering 10,000 babies; the most by any single physician in the 
history of North Carolina.
  Dr. Debnam dedicated his life to providing quality healthcare, 
championing accessible education, and advancing social justice. It is 
only fitting that we honor Dr. Debman during Black History Month. He 
played a critical role in integrating healthcare in Raleigh while he 
worked at St. Agnes Hospital.
  Born in Youngsville, and a longtime resident of Raleigh, Dr. Debman 
attended Shaw University and worked throughout his life to ensure that 
Shaw got the resources it needed to grow and thrive.
  Today, his enduring legacy lives on through his twin daughters; both 
are physicians at the Debman Clinic in Southeast Raleigh.
  Our community is forever indebted to Dr. Debman and his family.

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